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Staevens Family History

Staevens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stevens, Steven, Staves, Saelens, Slavens, Steves, Stevers, Stueven

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Where is the Staevens family from?

You can see how Staevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staevens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Staevens families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Staevens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Staevens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staevens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Staevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staevens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Staevens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Staevens. For the veterans among your Staevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staevens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Staevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Staevens in 1975 was 78, and 85 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staevens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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